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San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. My well water leaves lime deposits on vases so I know it must be hard water. Would it be a

Q. My well water leaves lime deposits on vases so I know it must be hard water. Would it be a good idea to add some vinegar when I water my houseplants?

A. Let’s look at “The Truth about Garden Remedies: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why.”

Author Jeff Gillman writes: “Vinegar is recommended as a soil or potting mix amendment for many different plants that like acidic conditions, such as azaleas, camellias and blueberries. It can also be used as a fungicide or herbicide."

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